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Play time
It’s summer. Time to step away from the video games, computer and TV. Lucky for you, our round-up of the coolest playgrounds in Chicagoland will have your kids begging to go outside.
Tweens
Choose your 'hood
Eating out
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Play time
It’s summer. Time to step away from the video games, computer and TV. Lucky for you, our round-up of the coolest playgrounds in Chicagoland will have your kids begging to go outside.
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Sweet summer treats
25 of the tastiest, coolest, creamiest, sickest, brain-freeziest warm weather treats Chicago has to offer. Fingers crossed for a hot summer.
12 under (and at) 12
Meet a dozen Chicago-area kids already making a name for themselves.
Nowhere to play
Recreation deserts leave too many city kids without community playgrounds to call their own.
Accessible playgrounds
Every child can play just about everywhere at these inclusive Chicago-area playgrounds.
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Public eye
We hit the streets to talk to some of the coolest kids in town.
Can't-miss stories
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Big Island vacations for families
Budget deals make Hawaii a great family option.
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TOC Kids un–peanut butter taste test
Our panel taste tests allergy-safe alternatives to peanut butter.
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Hot dogs worth a trip
Even in this hot-dog-joint-on-every-corner town, these standouts are worth going the extra mile for.
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